Psalms30

The psalmist extols the LORD for delivering him from death and preventing his foes from triumphing. He acknowledges God's swift anger and enduring favour, where sorrow gives way to morning joy. Recalling a time of overconfidence, he recounts how God's hidden face brought trouble, leading him to cry out for mercy. Ultimately, the LORD transformed his mourning into dancing, prompting eternal gratitude and praise.

Praise for God's Rescue from Death

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A Psalm. --A song of the dedication of the house of David. I exalt Thee, O Jehovah, For Thou hast drawn me up, and hast not let mine enemies rejoice over me.
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Jehovah my God, I have cried to Thee, And Thou dost heal me.
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Jehovah, Thou hast brought up from Sheol my soul, Thou hast kept me alive, From going down to the pit.
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Sing praise to Jehovah, ye His saints, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness,
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For--a moment is in His anger, Life is in His good-will, At even remaineth weeping, and at morn singing.

The Danger of Prosperity and Pride

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And I--I have said in mine ease, `I am not moved--to the age.
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O Jehovah, in Thy good pleasure, Thou hast caused strength to remain for my mountain,' Thou hast hidden Thy face--I have been troubled.

The Plea for Life and Mercy

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Unto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, And unto Jehovah I make supplication.
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`What gain is in my blood? In my going down unto corruption? Doth dust thank Thee? doth it declare Thy truth?
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Hear, O Jehovah, and favour me, O Jehovah, be a helper to me.'

Mourning Turned into Dancing

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Thou hast turned my mourning to dancing for me, Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, And girdest me with joy.
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So that honour doth praise Thee, and is not silent, O Jehovah, my God, to the age I thank Thee!
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